Tuesday, June 9, 2009
How Effective is Active Release Massage
Many studies have been done on the efficacy of ART in treating overuse injuries and increasing overall physical health although much of the available literature is about individual case studies. In a pilot study by James W. George et al (2006), a single ART treatment on twenty male subjects’ hamstrings increased their flexibility immediately after the treatment. The treatment was provided “on the origins and insertions of the hamstrings and the dorsal sacral ligament” (224). Flexibility was measured using a standard sit-and-reach test, with three trials occurring immediately before and after a single ART treatment. Each subject had his average flexibility score calculated from his three pre-treatment trials, and those were compared to his three post-treatment trials. The results found that the subjects’ flexibility increased by an average of 8.3 cm immediately following treatment.
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ART is a form of systemized massage and pressure designed to loosen "locked" muscles, tendons and ligaments, making it easier to repair soft tissue injuries. Over time, repetitive injuries lead to a build-up of scar tissue. This scar tissue can put pressure on healthy tissue, which limits your range of motion, puts tension on your tendons, and disrupts your nerves' ability to transmit signals to the rest of your body, which can lead to pain or even (in a worst case scenario) decreased mobility. When this happens, athletes need to see a medical professional to help repair the damage done by repetitive injuries and scar tissue. The patented ART system has hundreds of precise, specific movements designed to lessen the impact that scar tissue has on your body. Medical professionals must be licensed to perform Active Release Therapy, so if you have a chiropractor in NJ, make sure s/he has completed the training.
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